If you’ve spent any time at a local bar or restaurant, you’ve probably noticed something curious: there’s a small group of customers who seem to play by a different set of rules. They order off-menu, say things that would get anyone else kicked out, and somehow still get a warm hello, their drink poured beforeContinue reading “Why the Bar Regulars Get Away With Almost Everything (and Shouldn’t Always) “
Category Archives: Perspectives
The Unchained Columnist and Why I Visit Every Horizon
A good friend and I were chatting about everything a couple of weeks ago and, naturally, my blog came up in the conversation. He asked me why one day I’ll write about Pickleball, the next about the loudmouth at the bar, the next about the Great Lakes weather effect, and another about adult siblings driftingContinue reading “The Unchained Columnist and Why I Visit Every Horizon”
The Bartender’s Sixth Sense of Reading the Room Without Saying a Word
There’s something uncanny and intriguing about a seasoned bartender. They’re not just slinging drinks and wiping down counters like in a film noir. They’re watching, listening, and reading the room without ever letting on. To the untrained eye, they’re just moving fast and pouring accurately. But to anyone who’s worked in the business or satContinue reading “The Bartender’s Sixth Sense of Reading the Room Without Saying a Word”
The Loudmouth at the Bar
For fun, a change of pace, and other reasons known only to me, I am writing a series of blog entries about life at the local watering hole. It could be yours or my watering hole because they share many of the same traits no matter where they are or the theme of the place.Continue reading “The Loudmouth at the Bar”
The Impact of AI on Writing: Unveiling Capabilities, Limitations, and Future Collaboration with Humans
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked serious debate about its potential to replace various job roles, including those in writing. While AI has made impressive strides in generating text and automating content creation, the notion that it will fully replace human writers is complex. This blog entry explores AI’s writing capabilities, limitations,Continue reading “The Impact of AI on Writing: Unveiling Capabilities, Limitations, and Future Collaboration with Humans”
Understanding Drifting Apart Among Friends and Work Colleagues
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how siblings grow apart as they age and pursue different paths in life. Today, I am exploring a similar topic: how friends and former work colleagues—who were close during their time together—drift apart as time passes. The dynamic nature of human relationships often means that even the closestContinue reading “Understanding Drifting Apart Among Friends and Work Colleagues”
Patience: Key to Success
I am not the most patient person in the world. I like things when I want them and not later – especially when I am waiting for a potentially lucrative contract to come through, weight loss, or, okay, I admit it, anything I want. However, in recent years and because of recent events such asContinue reading “Patience: Key to Success “
Physical, Psychological, and Social Benefits of Living Near Water
I recently moved from a concrete jungle of a city to a small town by the water, approximately three hours northeast of where I was. The area is known as The Kawarthas and with its 250+ lakes and rivers in the vicinity, it is an outdoor paradise – even in winter. In living here nearlyContinue reading “Physical, Psychological, and Social Benefits of Living Near Water”
The Essence of Honor in Work: Recognizing Dignity in Every Task
In this day and age of rising prices and difficulty making ends meet, many have taken on second jobs, or to use the colloquial term, “side hustles.” Many of these side hustles include restaurant work, housecleaning, working retail, or some other role that is often looked down upon by certain segments of society. However, inContinue reading “The Essence of Honor in Work: Recognizing Dignity in Every Task”
Discovering Small-Town Living: Community, Nature, and Security
It has been 10 months since I moved from a bustling city/region of 650,000 people (about half the population of Hawaii) to a village of 1,000 people at most. It is located a half hour north of a city of 85,000 so all the major amenities are nearby. I wasn’t sure I’d manage all rightContinue reading “Discovering Small-Town Living: Community, Nature, and Security”
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